Crafts to Make for Your Pets

by Sherry Holetzky | More from this Blogger

12 Aug 2006 08:49 AM

Does your puppy love to play? How about your kitty? Even older dogs and cats enjoy being playful sometimes.

These projects will help you make easy toys for your pets:

Squeaky Mouse

You will need a squeaker from another toy, or a very small toy that contains a squeaker. You will also need some felt. It can be any color you like, but you may want gray or white so it looks more like a mouse. Cut out a circle. Fold it in half. Put the squeaker inside along with some fiberfill (pillow stuffing). Have a grown up help you sew the edges closed or glue the edges with fabric glue. Draw a face with a permanent marker. You can also sew on tiny ears and a tail.

Tuggy Toy

This one is really easy. You just need three pieces of thick rope, about 18" long. Hold the three pieces together, tie a knot to secure them to each other, and then braid them. Tie another knot at the bottom for a quick and easy tuggy toy.

Another idea is to use old (but clean) tube socks instead of rope. Just follow the directions above.

*You can always use a tennis ball for a dog toy too. Throw it and teach your dog to fetch.

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Sherry Holetzky is a work at home mom and freelance writer. Married to her best friend, Sherry and her husband are raising their family in a quiet rural setting in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

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Brownie (1011) 12 Aug 2006 02:58 PM

I love your article--hope to see more pet ideas soon! Our puppy likes the home-made toys much better than the commercial squeaky ones (which he doesn't touch). His favourite is a two-litre soda bottle that we dropped a handful of his dog kibble into, then squished flat and bent up so that the kibble was trapped inside but still visible. He goes berserk with it, throwing it, digging at it, shaking it to try to get to the food.

Sherry Holetzky (11404) 14 Aug 2006 08:11 AM

I'm glad you liked it, Brownie, and I appreciate your comments. I'll see what else I can come up with. :o)